Posted Sep 28, 2017, Updated Jun 26, 2024 Brownies are my favorite dessert! No matter what dietary restrictions you may have, I promise there is a delicious healthy brownie recipe on my site for you! These greek yogurt brownies are the perfect healthy dessert. Everyone who tries them raves about how fudgy and chocolatey they are. And no one ever suspects that they are healthy brownies! These brownies are my go-to dessert recipe when I’m short on time but still want to make a delicious treat for guests. They are easy to make, which is perfect when you’re entertaining and have many other dishes to prepare. These healthy brownies are gluten-free & grain-free and are high in protein, but you would never know it by tasting them!
Healthy Greek Yogurt Brownies: Substitutions
Almond/oat flour: All-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, spelt flour, etc. are all great choices. The only flour that doesn’t work in this recipe is coconut flour. Butter: to make these dairy free substitute coconut oil. Vanilla Greek Yogurt: Plain Greek yogurt can be used in place of vanilla (I do this all the time). You can also use dairy-free greek yogurt. Coconut sugar. Any granulated sugar works well in this recipe. Ganache. Feel free to omit the ganache all together, these brownies hold up perfectly on their own. However, if you want an extra layer of fudgy goodness, then the ganache won’t disappoint. Heavy Cream. in order for the ganache to set up a rich and creamy dairy product needs to be used. I have had great success with heavy cream and half & half. For a dairy-free version use full-fat coconut cream or dairy-free creamer.
How to Make Greek Yogurt Brownies
This recipe is very easy to make, but well walk through the process together, and don’t forget to watch the video. Begin by combining the dry ingredients. Then, combine the wet ingredients. I suggest whisking vigorously to ensure a thick batter. Next, stir in the chocolate chips and pour the batter into a prepared baking pan. Lastly, bake the Greek yogurt brownies until the top is set and shiny and the brownies are just barely jiggly. For extremely fudgy brownies, bake closer to 20 minutes, for firmer brownies bake for 25 minutes.
Make the Chocolate Ganache (Optional)
If you’d like, make the ganache and pour it over the top of the greek yogurt brownies. If you opt for the ganache, you will need to chill the brownies to set the ganache before cutting and serving.
Store
Store any leftover brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. I find these actually taste even better the second day after refrigerating.
Freeze
To freeze, place brownies in a single layer on a baking sheet and put in the freezer until hardened. Then, transfer them to an airtight container and freeze for up to two months. Thaw at room temperature or in the refrigerator. If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can see your creations!
